Turkish translation and proofing of a famous MMORPG, Cabal Online

Indirect Client: ESTsoft, Inc.

Founded in 1993, ESTsoft is a South Korean application software development company. Its software ranges from desktop to business software for enterprises.

ESTsoft, Inc requirements

Cabal Online Turkey approached us in need for a faithful, high-tempo translation of Cabal Online. CABAL Online is a free-to-play 3D third-person MMORPG set on the continent of Nevareth, a thousand years after the Apocalypse that destroyed the land and the CABAL. Players must now face the new waves of evil invading Nevareth in an attempt to stop the land from being destroyed again.

Our mission 

Understanding that players would immerse themselves in a fantastical world with surreal characters, our project manager ensured that the gaming terms were carefully crafted to enhance the enjoyment of Turkish gamers. Since Turkish players had been using the English version due to a delay in localization, our goal was to grow the Turkish player base.

The in-game content was not provided in a localization-friendly format but instead as a large number of Excel sheets with exclusive instructions, making the preparation process time-consuming. Thankfully, our contact at Cabal Online provided essential support in building a project-specific terminology list.

Our project manager assigned three experienced game translators and one proofreader, all with backgrounds in free-to-play 3D third-person MMORPGs. To keep up with the fast-paced workflow, we used server-TM technology for real-time collaboration. After the translation, the proofreader meticulously reviewed every sentence, segment by segment.

 
Keywords: Key words: online gaming, multiplayer, virtual worlds, role-playing, quests, fantasy, guilds, character customization, PvP, PvE, leveling up, skill progression, dungeons, raids, social interaction, in-game economy, crafting, trading, avatars, immersive gameplay, real-time combat, open world, clans, game updates, expansions, community events, in-game currency